Census-designated place · New Jersey
North Cape May, New Jersey
North Cape May, census-designated place, in Cape May County, New Jersey. North Cape May had 4,007 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,731 (±426). GEOID 3452650.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,007
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 3,731 ±426
Median household income
$86,962
±$8,524 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$393,300
±$40,021 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,709
±$242 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is North Cape May and what county is it in?
North Cape May is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Cape May County, New Jersey. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 1,998 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Cape May is in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
North Cape May lies entirely within Lower Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Cape May, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,007 residents in North Cape May, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 3,731 (±426).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; North Cape May is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | North Cape May | Cape May County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,731 ±426 | 94,941 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,054 ±262 | 44,884 | +689 |
| Average household size | 1.81 ±0.12 | 2.08 | −0.46 |
| Housing units | 3,078 ±246 | 99,599 | +869 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Cape May?
The median resident of North Cape May is 58.1 years old; 13.0% are under 18 and 31.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.3%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Cape May | Cape May County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.1 ±5.9 | 51.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.0% ±3.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.9% ±4.9 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±4.6 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% ±5.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.6% ±5.5 pts | 83.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7% ±4.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±3.4 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2% ±4.6 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4% ±2.7 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.5% ±5.5 pts | 39.0% | +10.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3% ±2.9 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±7.5 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Cape May earn?
Half of North Cape May's 2,054 households earn less than $86,962 a year (±$8,524), against $91,128 in Cape May County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $69,310 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Cape May | Cape May County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,962 ±$8,524 | $91,128 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $111,371 ±$13,391 | $122,129 | – |
| Per capita income | $54,714 ±$5,473 | $55,694 | +$15,313 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4% ±8.9 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±4.7 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±5.3 pts | 93.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Cape May?
Owners occupy 73.6% of North Cape May's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $393,300 by its owner (±$40,021). The median renter pays $1,709 a month including utilities.
| Measure | North Cape May | Cape May County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $393,300 ±$40,021 | $434,600 | +$104,702 |
| Median gross rent | $1,709 ±$242 | $1,360 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.0% ±16.2 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,080 ±$139 | $2,232 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6% ±9.3 pts | 80.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.4% ±9.3 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,078 ±246 | 99,599 | +869 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.5% ±13.4 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.3% ±5.8 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.3% ±7.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in North Cape May work and get to work?
71.7% of North Cape May's workers drive alone and 16.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | North Cape May | Cape May County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5% ±7.1 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±2.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7% ±7.3 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8% ±2.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.6% ±5.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min ±6.2 | 22.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Cape May?
2 census tracts lie mostly in North Cape May (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $87,656 (Tract 218.06) to $89,667 (Tract 218.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 218.05Cape May County | 4,085 | $89,667 |
| Tract 218.06Cape May County | 2,211 | $87,656 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Cape May) · Census block assignment files
How does North Cape May compare with other places in New Jersey?
North Cape May ranks 606th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 550th | 787 |
| Residents per square mile | 424th | 787 |
| Median household income | 606th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 390th | 785 |
| Median home value | 477th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 415th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 301st | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 565th | 780 |
| Median age | 51st | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 479th | 777 |
| Work from home | 371st | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 767th | 787 |
North Cape May's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Cape May?
21 of the 57 figures for North Cape May on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Cape May are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.